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Location: Glendora, CA | Oh man that Bearclaw is even cooler than I imagined. In 10 years when someone is ready to sell theirs let me know... 
I am so glad they are showing off the carbon fiber cloth like my W597.
... and the Viper with dual Humbuckers AND a pizio...
humina humina humina
I just started playing electric and play a strat HH with dual humbs - cant even imaging what adding a saddle pickup could produce.
Drool... wish I was at NAMM this year as usual, but the cousin with the guitar store in Fairbanks that I tag along with had to go and have a baby  |
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Location: Frozen Tundra of Minnesota | They would have to tie my hands behind my back, and put a bandana through my mouth and tie it behind my head, I would be going NUTSO!!! That must have been Cool to go to TR!!! I am sorry you missed it this year... It looks like allot of the OFC Family showed up, and that is Great Support!
Did anyone get pictures of the rest of the display, so we can see what else is new and exciting??? It looks like there are ALLOT of Ovations there, would love to see them! |
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Location: Frozen Tundra of Minnesota | Here is a picture from FB OFC of the TearDrop Adamas: (Droolworthy!)
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Location: SoCal | FlySig - 2016-01-23 9:15 AM
Can anyone who's played one of the new guitars give an unbiased review? I am most interested in how the mid depth bowl sounds compared to the old deep or deep contour. Even more specifically how the bear claw 12 fretter mid bowl sounds. My current acoustics are a Patriot, 1537, and 2080. The red gloss 50th Bear Claw would replace at least one of those if it has the right sound.
It's impossible, at NAMM, to get any sense of what a guitar sounds like. There is just too much noise to hear anything. Sound comparisons will come later as they get delivered to the new owners.... |
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Location: Atlanta, GA. | I agree, the electric Adamas looks fantastic... however, they could do better on the peghead and tuner buttons.
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Of course the 40th and 50th models were a highlight. But I must add that I was REALLY IMPRESSED with the Korean import models. Quality is MUCH MUCH improved and these guitars are a huge band for the buck. I've been very negative about the celebrity models over the past decades necause quite frankly the quality control was terrible. But that tide has really shifted in my opinion. I would actually BUY a custom legend AX and not think twice about it.
oh,and the other highlight ... Brad Davis and John Jorgenson ripping the roof off the ESP/Takamine room with the duet performance. Just jaw dropping how these guys can pick it. And to give a nod to Takamine being road worthy, Brad and John didn't bring their own guitars. They just went to the display wall and took down an SBG and JJ model that everyones grubby hands had been all over for two days, changed the batteries, went on stage and plugged in. Not ovation related, but for me it was still a highlight and Very, very impressive.
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Location: Frozen Tundra of Minnesota | Standingovation - 2016-01-23 2:53 PM
Of course the 40th and 50th models were a highlight. But I must add that I was REALLY IMPRESSED with the Korean import models. Quality is MUCH MUCH improved and these guitars are a huge band for the buck. I've been very negative about the celebrity models over the past decades necause quite frankly the quality control was terrible. But that tide has really shifted in my opinion. I would actually BUY a custom legend AX and not think twice about it.
THAT is SO nice to hear!!! There is someone at the helm again who knows how to steer a ship! Makes a HUGE difference when the Owner gives a darn about their Name and Reputation! This is a Good Thing! Thank You for sharing that! Now, if we could just get someone to share pictures of these new Goodies! |
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Location: SoCal | John's signature Takamine (art deco) 6 and 12 string (JJ325SRC-12) are both excellent guitars. Picked up the 12-string a couple of years ago at a local John and Brad workshop...John, Brad, the store, and the Rep got me a deal I couldn't turn down, especially after I played it.
Along with a nice discount, it came with the CT4BII but they also tossed in a new CTP-2 (tried both but kept the CT4BII in the guitar).
Before criticism about posting about Takamine, I have eight Ovation 12-strs, had an Adamas 1688-8, and have a D12-45 Martin. |
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Location: Frozen Tundra of Minnesota | Tony Calman - 2016-01-23 3:45 PM
Before criticism about posting about Takamine, I have eight Ovation 12-strs, had an Adamas 1688-8, and have a D12-45 Martin.
I have one too!  I think many people here have them! Weren't Tak and Ovation both sold by KMC?? |
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Location: SoCal | Pre-Fender, Takamine was distributed by KMC and shared the same booth at NAMM. They had a very good relationship.
A lot of us on the OFC are also on the TakamineForum.com that David Witko has given to us. Al is a moderator.
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Location: SW Mintsoda | Lefty! Lefty! Lefty! I saw a LEFTY!!!
...oh, probably just one of the Korean ones... too bad, I really got my hopes us that they had made a USA lefty for the show (but it's not one of the 50th Anniversary models - duh!).
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | If you order a 50th Anniversary Ovation I am sure that they will make a lefty for you.
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | Standingovation - 2016-01-23 12:53 PM
Of course the 40th and 50th models were a highlight. But I must add that I was REALLY IMPRESSED with the Korean import models. Quality is MUCH MUCH improved and these guitars are a huge band for the buck. I've been very negative about the celebrity models over the past decades necause quite frankly the quality control was terrible. But that tide has really shifted in my opinion. I would actually BUY a custom legend AX and not think twice about it.
Yes very impressive indeed. Back to the early days when import just meant more affordable. I also observed that you no longer need a magnifing lens to tell the difference. The tops, finishes, and detail are much different between the Current USA .models and imports. Both quality builds, well setup, but still a clearly visible difference.
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | Nancy - 2016-01-23 10:44 AM
Here is a picture from FB OFC of the TearDrop Adamas: (Droolworthy!)
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Location: Frozen Tundra of Minnesota | Mr. Ovation - 2016-01-24 11:57 AM
Nancy - 2016-01-23 10:44 AM
Here is a picture from FB OFC of the TearDrop Adamas: (Droolworthy!)
Mine...
Congratulations Miles!!!!!!!!
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Miles with an Ovation acoustic that ISN'T a Matrix?
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Location: Yokohama, Japan | Standingovation - 2016-01-23 4:53 AM
Of course the 40th and 50th models were a highlight. But I must add that I was REALLY IMPRESSED with the Korean import models. Quality is MUCH MUCH improved and these guitars are a huge band for the buck. I've been very negative about the celebrity models over the past decades necause quite frankly the quality control was terrible. But that tide has really shifted in my opinion. I would actually BUY a custom legend AX and not think twice about it.
Nice observation Standing. When you say, "Korean import models" are you including the Chinese built Os? Over the last 6 months or so here in Japan, there is a noticeable difference in the quality of the MIC Os as well the MIK Os. Just curious as I suspect sales of the Celebrity and other import lines will be the bread and butter that keep the Mother Ships financial buoyancy in order.
Hopefully, a strong showing at NAMM will mean more orders and more guitars to build at NH too. Thanks for all the photos and updates, everybody! Nice pick-up Mr. Ovation! |
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Location: Frozen Tundra of Minnesota | And a Video from Ovation Guitars also on Facebook, this shows ALL of the Newbies:
(Please forgive me, I don't know how to imbed a video, and I am too tired to read the instructions! )
https://youtu.be/ISoVTQHpeG0
DW, You did us Proud!! There are some really FINE looking Guitars there!!!
Guess I *am* going to have to empty the store-room and tool-room...
LOVE the Walnut Laminate, absolutely Stunning!!!
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Location: Jet City | I spent a good part of Sunday at the booth. I had a chance to play with many of the guitars, including the imports. More info, pictures, and video once I can get back to my machine at home. Best part tho... seeing some of my ol' OFC friends,and making new ones. It's great that Ovation had a 50th at NAMM for us to use as an excuse to get together.
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Location: SW Mintsoda | Nancy - 2016-01-24 7:01 PM
Here are a few more pictures from the FaceBook OFC page:
Anyone know the story on the guitar with the "orange" body (that matches the guitar top) in the last photo Nancy posted above? It's one of the guitars hanging on the wall, lower level.
Would also like to know more about possible future lefty offerings... |
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Anyone know the story on the guitar with the "orange" body (that matches the guitar top) in the last photo Nancy posted above? It's one of the guitars hanging on the wall, lower level.
That one jumped out at me as well. I was trying to figure out what made it so distinctive for me as I was checking out the lack of epaulets... but I didn't consciously note the bowl color. |
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Location: south east Michigan | I like the looks.
No matter what the model number, I'm calling it the "Creamcicle".
I've never been someone who memorizes official model numbers.
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Location: Frozen Tundra of Minnesota | 360Ovation - 2016-01-25 9:28 AM
Nancy - 2016-01-24 7:01 PM
Here are a few more pictures from the FaceBook OFC page:
Anyone know the story on the guitar with the "orange" body (that matches the guitar top ) in the last photo Nancy posted above? It's one of the guitars hanging on the wall, lower level.
Would also like to know more about possible future lefty offerings...
That one was featured on the Ovation Guitars Facebook Page, and was VERY well recieved. It is funny only 2 no's on it, all the rest were very positive, and they were almost ALL Men! Interesting to note! (at least for me it was! )
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